Day: February 7, 2024

Analysis | Economy | HP News 10 | National15% VAT on electricity: Can government afford a withdrawal?Source: Caleb Ziblim & Isaac Kofi Agyei 6 February 2024 9:35pmIn a bold move to reshape the energy sector and alleviate debt burdens while ensuring a steady power supply for industries, the government has initiated a series of measures, […]

The government borrowed GH¢22.06 billion via treasury bills in January 2024.This is about 35.80% more than the targeted amount of GH¢15.13 billion.The majority of the bids came from the 91-day T-bill.Analysts expect the uptake trend to continue in February 2024 as the treasury heads for an estimated cash coupon payment of about GH¢4.3bn on the […]

PoliticsBawumia to address Ghanaians ahead of campaign launchSource: GNA 7 February 2024 9:19amDr BawumiaThe flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP),Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is scheduled to address Ghanaians today to set the stage for an engrossing year-long political campaign. The event will come off at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium, University of […]

NationalEnsure full participation in TUC’s protest against electricity tax – GNAT directs regional secretariatsSource: Ernest K. Arhinful 7 February 2024 8:21amThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has pledged its unwavering support for the Trades Union Congress (TUC)’s protest against the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on residential electricity consumption.The association emphasised its […]

President Akufo-Addo is expected to present the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu announced this on Tuesday, February 6 when Parliament reconvened.The exercise falls under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the President to address the nation through […]

The municipal health director of the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirim Municipality in the Central Region has revealed that out of the 496 teenage pregnancies cases recorded in the municipality, 201 of the cases representing 41% were impregnated by farmers (crop farmers and fish farmers), whiles drivers were responsible for 118 cases. The rest included artisans, […]